Jerry's Food

Sanibel 11/4/25

The night was windy, and I couldn’t sleep well because of a persistent noise just outside the bedroom window. Not wanting it to ruin my rest, I grabbed a flashlight to investigate. It didn’t take long to find the culprit — a box containing a fire extinguisher was mounted on the wall, and the small hammer used to break the glass was dangling on a string, swaying back and forth, tapping against the wall.

The sun rose at 6:40 AM just as I snapped a picture of the beach — what a view and a perfect start to our beautiful Day #3 on Sanibel Island. My breakfast smoothie hit the spot, made with organic soy protein, banana, avocado, milk, and water.

Later, we strolled along the beach to the Sanibel Lighthouse and fishing pier. Quite a bit of seagrass had washed ashore overnight — nature doing what nature does! A large colony of seabirds seemed to be holding a convention on the sand. Fishermen were out, hoping to catch something for lunch. I overheard a family speaking Swiss, while children nearby were busy building a sandcastle decorated with seagrass. A pleasant breeze kept the air moving, though I could still feel a little sweat trickling down my sideburns.

Lunch was a delicious sandwich made with Black Forest ham and capers. After a brief nap and a few online chess games, I drove to Jerry’s Foods to pick up some fish for dinner. They had fresh-looking Triple-Tail for $23 a pound — I remember when it used to be much more affordable!

Now I’m watching the news coverage of the NYC mayoral race and looking forward to a tasty dinner paired with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. What an amazing sunset on the beach and what a life!Read more